England - London • Real estate
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher offers wide-ranging expertise in UK infrastructure disputes and African infrastructure projects. With extensive experience in major PFI projects, especially in the health and education sector, the practice also handles energy-from-waste projects and building safety matters. Head of the team, Dan Preston, specialises in both contentious and transactional work in the construction and infrastructure sectors. David Thorne is skilled in representing clients in major TCC litigation, adjudications, and mediations, primarily focusing on dispute resolution for suppliers and purchasers. Director Samantha Thompson brings her expertise in TCC litigation, while senior associate Sarah Shafiq regularly handles adjudications, with a particular interest in energy and renewable energy projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Dan Preston is the king of construction. David Thorne and Jamie Key are the princes of construction, while Samantha Thompson and Christina Cheriyan are the princesses of construction. Dan's leadership has produced exceptional lawyers. They're inspired and inspiring.'
- 'Dan Preston and his team are the most responsive construction team on the planet. Completely engaged and engaging. Uber knowledgeable and a tight friendship group too.'
- 'Dan Preston's leadership has produced exceptional lawyers. They're inspired and inspiring.'
- 'The most responsive and practical law firm I've dealt with, from the most junior to the head of the team. First class.'
Key clients
- Altrad Babcock
- Astrazeneca
- Baker Hicks
- City Developments Ltd
- City of London
- Costain
- Curo Construction
- Freehold Managers
- HS2 Limited
- Imtech
- ISG
- JJ Rhatigan
- Keltbray
- M Group
- McLaren Construction
- Morgan Sindall Group
- Muse Developments
- Rocket Properties
- Shepard Building Group
- Sir Robert McAlpine
- SPIE Ltd
- VolkerWessels Group
Work highlights
- Acting for Sir Robert McAlpine on the issues arising from the design and construction of multiple stages at Pinewood Studios.
- Acting for Rocket Properties in the resolution of fire safety defects at the City Road Travelodge Hotel.
- Successfully resolving the Hapimaig litigation for Tilbury Douglas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dan Preston